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Ignition Repair in Paramount, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile ignition repair in Paramount, California, 24/7. We come to your car to fix keys that won't turn and to repair or replace worn ignition cylinders, wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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An ignition that sticks, grinds, or refuses to turn is one of the most frustrating car problems because it usually shows up at the worst time: in a parking space at the Paramount Swap Meet, in a driveway before an early shift, or on a side street off Rosecrans Avenue. The cause is often simple wear in the ignition cylinder, a damaged key, or a steering-column lock that has bound up, and many of these can be fixed on the spot without a tow.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on mobile service. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We bring the tools to wherever you are in Paramount, any hour of the day or night.

This page explains how ignition repair works, what affects the cost, and what to expect. If you are stuck right now, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in Paramount

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    Describe the symptoms

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask what the key does: does it go in but not turn, turn but not start the car, or stick in the ignition? We also ask about the vehicle's make, model, and year, which tells us what kind of ignition and key system we are dealing with.

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    We come to your car

    We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we meet you where the car is, whether that is a driveway in Clearwater, a lot along Paramount Boulevard, or near the freeway. There is no shop visit and no tow needed for most ignition problems.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    Before replacing anything, we check the key for wear or bending, test the steering-column lock, and inspect the ignition cylinder. Sometimes a worn key or a locked steering wheel is the whole problem, and that is a simpler fix than a new cylinder.

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    Repair or replace the cylinder

    If the cylinder is worn or damaged, we repair it where possible or replace it. We explain the options before we start so you know what is being done and why.

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    Key cutting and programming if needed

    If the cylinder is replaced or your key is too worn to work reliably, we cut a key that matches. Where your vehicle uses a transponder system, the key needs to be programmed to the car, and we tell you up front whether that applies.

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    Test before we leave

    We try the key repeatedly, start the car, and confirm the steering column releases normally. You leave with a working ignition, not a temporary fix.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the fix is a repair of the existing cylinder or a full cylinder replacement
  • Your vehicle's make, model, and year, since some ignition systems are more involved than others
  • Whether your key has an electronic transponder chip that must be programmed to the car
  • The condition of the key itself; a badly worn key may need to be replaced along with the cylinder
  • Whether the steering column lock or other nearby parts were damaged, for example in an attempted theft
  • Time of day and the location of the vehicle within our service area

Why Paramount chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we work at your vehicle, so you avoid a tow to a shop
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends when ignition trouble tends to strike
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar
  • We diagnose first, so you are not sold a new cylinder when a worn key is the actual issue
  • We explain repair versus replacement options before work begins
  • Ignition trouble from attempted theft is something we can address, including checking for column damage

Ignition Repair across Paramount

Paramount grew out of the historic Clearwater and Hynes communities, and its streets reflect that mix: post-war single-family tracts, older 1920s bungalows, and apartment buildings from later decades. Many residents park on the street or in shared driveways, where cars with older ignition cylinders get daily use and show their age. If your key has started to stick or needs jiggling to turn in 90723, that is usually the early sign of cylinder wear, and fixing it sooner is easier than waiting for a no-start.

People here drive for work and errands across the whole area, using I-710, SR-91, Rosecrans Avenue, Alondra Boulevard, Somerset Boulevard, and Lakewood Boulevard. A car that won't start can strand someone at the Paramount Swap Meet, near Progress Park, or in a lot along the Paramount Boulevard business district. Because we are mobile, we come to those spots rather than asking you to move a car that will not run.

Paramount also has a working industrial base, including shops and yards near the rail and I-710 corridors and the Zamboni Company headquarters area. Work vehicles and delivery trucks that start many times a day put heavy wear on ignition cylinders. We service those as well as passenger cars, and we can often handle the repair at the yard so the vehicle is back in use quickly.

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Ignition Repair in Paramount — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes include a worn or bent key, a worn ignition cylinder, or a steering wheel locked against the column. We diagnose which one it is on site. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happens when you try the key.
Can you fix an ignition without towing my car?
In most cases yes. We are fully mobile and work at your vehicle in Paramount, so a tow is usually unnecessary. If a repair turns out to need something beyond what we can do on site, we will tell you plainly.
Do I need a whole new ignition cylinder?
Not always. A worn key or a locked steering column can mimic cylinder failure. We check those first and only recommend replacement when the cylinder itself is the problem.
Do you handle keys with transponder chips?
Yes, where the vehicle uses one. If the ignition is replaced or you need a new key, the key may need to be programmed to the car. We will tell you whether that applies to your vehicle.
My car was broken into and the ignition is damaged. Can you help?
Yes. Attempted theft often damages the ignition cylinder or steering column. We inspect the damage and repair or replace what is needed. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Ignition problems do not keep business hours, and neither do we.
What determines the cost of ignition repair?
The main factors are repair versus replacement, your vehicle's make and year, whether a transponder key must be programmed, and the condition of the key. We explain the details after we diagnose the problem.
Can you work on a work truck or van at a business yard?
Yes. We service fleet and work vehicles as well as personal cars, and because we are mobile we can come to your yard or lot in Paramount rather than having the vehicle taken out of service.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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